Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency Training Program
Ethos Veterinary Health · Latham, NY, US
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About the Role
This opportunity is designed for newly graduated or experienced general practice Licensed Veterinary Technicians seeking to transition into Emergency Medicine. The program offers structured training, hands-on learning, and mentorship to build confidence in caring for emergency and critically ill patients.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside experienced ER Veterinary Technicians and veterinary professionals to develop emergency nursing skills.
- Assist with the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and care of emergency patients based on current skill level and training progression.
- Apply concepts from ER Immerse coursework directly to hands-on patient care.
- Participate in mentor-led clinical learning activities during normal working hours.
- Develop and strengthen skills in patient assessment, laboratory procedures, radiography, venipuncture, catheter care, medical math, pharmacology, CPR, bandaging, wound care, and patient handling.
- Receive coaching, feedback, and skill validation from a mentor throughout the program.
- Build confidence working with advanced, urgent, and critically ill patients as knowledge and technical abilities progress.
- Continue developing clinical judgment, communication, and technical skills to work effectively as part of an Emergency and Critical Care team.
Requirements
- Foundation in veterinary medicine and interest in transitioning into Emergency and Critical Care.
- Motivation to learn through structured education, mentorship, and hands-on patient care.
- Comfort receiving feedback and working collaboratively with a mentor and veterinary team.
- Interest in caring for advanced, urgent, and critically ill patients.
- Desire to utilize existing technical skills while developing new ones.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Laboratory procedures
- Radiography
- Venipuncture
- Catheter care
- Medical math
- Pharmacology
- CPR
- Bandaging
- Wound care
- Patient handling
- Triage
- Appropriate patient handling
- Basic understanding of pharmacology
- Medical math, including conversions and drug dosages
- Medical terminology
- Animal husbandry
- Basic CPR
- Bandaging and wound care
- Catheter maintenance
- Basic venipuncture
- Basic euthanasia procedures
Location
- Latham, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Evening and overnight coverage
Experience Level
- Newly graduated LVT
- Experienced GP Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education Level
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Salary/Compensations
- $25–$34/hour
- $5/hour overnight differential
Benefits
- Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance
- Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships
- VTS Support
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO
- Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Pet Discount
- Exclusive financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount
- Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA/FSA Options
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, practices world-class medicine and shapes the future of veterinary care.
- Operates a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals focused on advancing science, elevating standards, and implementing innovation.
- Provides opportunities to work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
- Fosters a reciprocal mentorship environment for professional and personal growth.
- Inspires hope, delivers exceptional care, and pursues veterinary medicine at its highest level.
Equal Opportunity
- Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
- All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.